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PL5 1UX

Wolseley Road

St Budeaux

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Overview

Postcode PL5 1UX is located in an urban city, within the St Budeaux ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the St Budeaux area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Budeaux is £44,357 per year. The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Seacroft Childrens park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

St Budeaux has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St Budeaux has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in St Budeaux is £44,357 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 256 ft away from PL5 1UX.

Flood risk

No risk

St Budeaux near PL5 1UX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL5 1UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

St Budeaux Ferry Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road
0.2 mi

St Budeaux Victoria Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road
0.8 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL5 1UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSeacroft Childrens parkSmallWalking directions to Seacroft Childrens park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
3,799.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.87(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.36(-17%)
Shoplifting
10.05(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(+31%)
Public order
6.18(-6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
94.95%
Other White
8
2.89%
African
3
1.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
56
23.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.53%
No qualifications
36
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
47.29%
Owns outright
39
30.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.28%
Social rents from council
4
3.1%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in St Budeaux

Median price£193,500
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £227K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 (about £230 per square foot) in St Budeaux area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Budeaux over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£241,500£240
Semi-Detached64£202,500£249
Terraced61£187,000£214
Flats12£89,500£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Budeaux

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Budeaux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,000£79,950£149,000£125,000
2017£202,000£81,750£144,500£133,500
2018£203,750£84,000£150,000£140,000
2019£201,250£80,000£150,000£142,000
2020£247,500£71,500£172,500£148,500
2021£260,000£88,000£180,500£158,000
2022£280,000£100,000£197,750£182,000
2023£99,000£200,000£180,000
2024£270,000£96,000£201,000£181,000
2025£302,000£92,500£200,000£190,000
2026£241,500£70,000£212,250£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Budeaux.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Budeaux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£101£165£139
2017£197£105£179£164
2018£177£136£169£161
2019£197£122£181£154
2020£229£136£184£165
2021£220£172£220£179
2022£288£162£235£222
2023£139£245£219
2024£269£155£251£214
2025£233£145£246£220
2026£227£99£272£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Budeaux.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Budeaux in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 1UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 1UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 2025570, Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
16 May 2025590, Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
21 Feb 20253, Boringdon Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1UUTerracedFreehold£185,000
22 May 2026114, Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1UTTerracedFreehold£250,000
27 Mar 202698, Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000

Schools

In the PL5 1UX postcode area, located within St Budeaux, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL5 1UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryVictoria Road PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWeston Mill Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 1UX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL5 1UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlWolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1TEWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miPlymouth Food and WineTresluggan Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RJWalking directions to Plymouth Food and Wine
0.2 miCo-op Food2 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miDouble J Mini-MarketPlymouth, PL5 1JLWalking directions to Double J Mini-Market
0.4 miShop on the cornerVictoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RDWalking directions to Shop on the corner

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL5 1UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Hadfield

St Budeaux - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Fred Thomas

Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Moor ViewE14001426
WardSt BudeauxE05002093
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St BudeauxE02003130
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 009CE01015143
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL5 1UX

Is PL5 1UX (St Budeaux) safe?

The area around PL5 1UX records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL5 1UX?

The median sale price around PL5 1UX in St Budeaux is £193,500 (about £230 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL5 1UX?

There are 14 schools close to PL5 1UX, including Victoria Road Primary (Good), St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Weston Mill Community Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL5 1UX?

The closest station to PL5 1UX is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 234 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL5 1UX?

PL5 1UX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL5 1UX (St Budeaux) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL5 1UX is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Anthony Hadfield (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.